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Have a Drink - Cammie Veldkamp holds up drinks from her business Jitterbug. Bismarck State College student Cammie Veldkamp spent her summer differently than most 20-year-olds: She opened her own business. Jitterbug, Veldkamp’s mobile energy-drink stand, launched June 26, 2026 and traveled throughout the Bismarck-Mandan area during the summer. The business sells fruit-based Lotus energy drinks and posts its pop-up locations at car dealerships, local events, and businesses

Mystic Pride! - The Mystic student section rises in celebration for BSC Women’s Volleyball at the Bavendick Center on Aug. 22. Bismarck State College welcomed new and returning students back to campus on Aug. 24. The campus has seen quite a few developments in the last year with building construction, degrees, and additional sports. As students settle into the semester, there are some upcoming events and important dates to add to the calendar. The Bavendick Center, BSC’s

This Pleased to Meet You was completed by both Natalie Lawrence and Benjamin Wolff Caiden Aanderud Staff Employee: Works at the Power Bean in the ATC Q: Where are you from? A: Beulah, North Dakota Q: What are you doing at BSC? A: I just work here, I actually do online through Valley City. Q: What are your future plans? A: I want to work in Human Resources. Q: What is your drink order at the Power Bean? A: Peach Red Bull with strawberry and vanilla with no cream. Q: W

High school students gather to learn about acting techniques as they rehearse with experienced professionals. The theatre camp group reads through a script in the Advanced Technology Center’s Rogers Black Box Theatre. From July 15 to 18, Bismarck State College hosted a camp aimed at helping students grades 9 through 12 refine their theatre skills. The camp, which ran for its second consecutive year, was organized and run by Camp Director and BSC Associate Professor of Tech

Students celebrate the end of semester outside the Jack Science Center. Bismarck State College is experiencing a historic surge in enrollment this spring semester, with the highest student numbers in its 86-year history. The milestone follows consecutive semesters of steady growth signaling a sustained rise in interest and attendance. While the increase reflects a positive trend for the college, it has also brought new challenges. Departments across campus have found it nece

The new college president explores and connects with Bismarck State College. Brian Kalk began his new endeavor as Bismarck State College’s 8th president on April 16. He has been busy getting to know the people on campus, including some media students on The Mystician. Where are you from, and where did you go to college? “I was born in Bottineau, North Dakota, which is, basically 200 miles straight north of here and the Canadian border. I went to high school there. After high

Shelly Whitley and her daughter Ivy pose with big smiles for a photo after an interview in the BSC Student Union. Community colleges can be a great stepping stone for students graduating high school. They can also be a pathway for parents to continue their education after high school or return to college. Bismarck State College is one of these schools, allowing parents flexibility surrounding their busy schedules. But balancing schoolwork, a job, and raising children can b

Dr. Lori Bednarchik Talks About Consent Bismarck State College hosted Dr. Lori Bednarchik to present at the Advanced Technology Center on Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m. The presentation, titled “Wanna Make Out?”, covered the topic of sexual consent in a positive, uncensored, and judgement free manner. BSC’s Title IX team organized the event and booked Bednarchik through the CAMPUSPEAK program, which aims to educate and inspire students in their success and college careers. Vice Presi